Structural Engineer - Federal

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Cities & Places

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing construction of state-of-the-art facilities that are changing the world.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer (Buildings) to join our Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas office as part of Jacobs Federal Solutions design team. Collaborating with our diverse team of architects and engineers, you’ll design structural systems for a variety of building types including airports, government facilities, mission critical facilities, laboratories, and manufacturing facilities. Design criteria may include progressive collapse, blast, seismic retrofit, and other unique loading requirements (e.g., simulator, vehicle, thermal gradient).

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated licensed professional with at least 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience. Key responsibilities of the role are:

• Provide complete design solutions from concept to final design and construction.

• Lead and mentor other structural engineers and BIM designers through project execution.

• Design and analyze structures to meet project-specific and code requirements utilizing finite element analysis and hand calculations.

· Solve complex, real-world problems for clients and owners using your professional skills and engineering judgment.

• Develop clear and comprehensive calculations, basis of design documents, drawings, and specifications.

• Perform construction administration activities including review of submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings; construction walkthroughs; and field fixes.

• Coordinate and communicate design solutions with clients and other engineering disciplines – including presentations, reports, studies, design review meetings, and training.

• Assist with project planning, cost estimating, proposals, and project management.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project managers.

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Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis (Master’s degree preferred)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• 10+ years of relevant buildings-related structural design experience

• Proficiency with structural design and analysis software (e.g., ETABS, RISA, STAAD.Pro, RAM)

• Thorough knowledge of building codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI)

• Desire to take independent initiative and ownership of work, and an eagerness to learn

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• United States citizenship (due to Federal client requirements)

· Experienced in design of structures using structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and other industry-standard materials.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

130,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

172,850.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $172,850.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Houston	Texas	United States